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March 2007

Dressing A Gentleman: Shirts, Suits, and Ties — by Guest Mom Lindsey Johnson

March 23, 2007

Every man should have his own style, but within that, there are certain pieces of clothing that each man should own.• 2 high-quality white shirts, one could have French cuffs for dressier occasions• 1 nice blue shirt • 1 dark, year round suit, preferably navy blue • 3 or 4 (or more) silk ties — [...]

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Good Morning!

March 23, 2007

Hey Friends, I’ll be back later today with another excellent post from our Guest Mom titled “How to Dress a Gentleman.” Plus a really, really good Giveaway that will be held over the weekend. I’m off to the airport to pick up my mother. Can’t wait to see her. Share and Enjoy:

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Displaying Your Photos — by Guest Mom Lindsey Johnson

March 23, 2007

In my opinion, nothing makes a home your own like the pictures hanging on your walls. Whether it’s original art, vintage posters, or beloved photos of your family, pictures on the wall can really dress up and personalize where you live. Over the past few months, I have spent hours trying to organize, edit, and [...]

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Kitchen Remodel

March 23, 2007

There is a well-done kitchen remodel in the April/May issue of Home Companion. (I’m putting a link to it here, but I don’t think you can access it if you don’t have a magazine subscription. Irritating, I know.) Three things I admire and am filing away for some future time: the stunning light fixtures over [...]

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The Unique Toddler’s Bedroom — by Guest Mom Lindsey Johnson

March 22, 2007

My Lilly is a very unique little girl. Her interests are varied and wonderful and we embrace all of it. We call her “Lilly Livingston” because she is a born naturalist. Nothing delights her more than rocks, sticks, bugs, animals, and water. (Except maybe cars and airplanes.) I felt inspired after reading this post by [...]

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BlogHer Business

March 22, 2007

Check it. Last night I got to meet the actual Girl con Queso in person. She was just as lovely and brilliant as I expected. I was already thinking about her as a dear friend, but now it’s official. We met at the opening night party at BlogHer Business here in New York. (I’m not [...]

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Book of the Week: Raggedy Ann Stories

March 22, 2007

I first picked up The Raggedy Ann Stories — a reproduction of the original stories first written in 1918 — because the illustrations are so beautiful. The quality and style of children’s book illustrations from early in the last century are endlessly appealing to me. Plus, my children’s bedrooms tend to take on a vintage [...]

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Gourmet Easter Goodies — by Guest Mom Lindsey Johnson

March 22, 2007

I could bore you with my list of “approved” Easter candy, but then you’d probably think I was a little snobby and authoritative on the subject. And I am, but I just don’t want you to think that I am. Plus, my list is longer than we have time for today. But, I did do [...]

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DIY Modern Bench

March 22, 2007

I think this project from Andy Lee is fantastic — full, simple instructions on how to build this well-proportioned coffee table. A sheet of plywood and a table saw and it’s yours. Imagine it with a coat of fire engine red paint. I think it would make a cute bench in a playroom. Share and [...]

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Sweet Things for Spring — by Guest Mom Lindsey Johnson

March 21, 2007

On this official, full day of Spring, I’m feeling in the mood for flowers and pastels and polka dots. What about you? Isn’t this wreath from Red Envelope so cute for your front door? I love this one, too, from Williams-Sonoma. These plates from Crate and Barrel are just begging for an Easter Petit Four [...]

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Girlie Crocs

March 21, 2007

I saw these ballet inspired shoes last night at Goody Blog, and was so surprised to see they were made by Crocs. I had no idea Crocs made anything other than their standard offering. I went to their site, and it turns out they have all kinds of shoe designs going on. Maryjanes, flip-flops, skimmers. [...]

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Hand Painted Love Boxes for Easter — by Guest Mom Lindsey Johnson

March 21, 2007

When I was a little girl, the Easter Bunny would always give us a little gift in our basket in addition to the loads of candy. I loved that and looked forward to it each year. One year it was a bathing suit. Another year there were gorgeous aquamarine jelly shoes waiting for me. I [...]

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Giveaway Winner: Urban Botanic Custom Scent Package

March 21, 2007

The winner of the Urban Botanic Custom Scent Package is Sarah Starr who said… “Count me in!”. Congratulations, Sarah Starr! Please email me from the link on my blog with your shipping address and I’ll let put you in contact with Urban Botanic to arrange for your custom scent. Thanks to everyone who entered the [...]

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Homemade Ice Cream 101 — by Guest Mom Lindsey Johnson

March 20, 2007

When my husband bought me an ice cream maker several years ago, we were both a lot thinner. But we also felt like slaves to store-bought ice cream. Do we like store-bought ice cream? Yes. Do we still eat store-bought ice cream? Yes. However, it was a turning point in our lives when my husband [...]

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Giveaways, Giveaways

March 20, 2007

Just a quick reminder: You have until tonight (Tuesday) at midnight to enter the Urban Botanic Custom Scent Giveaway. Just go to that post and leave a comment. The winner will be announced tomorrow morning! Good luck. And since I know you love a good Giveaway, don’t miss out on Girl con Queso’s new venture. [...]

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Cake Decorating 101 — by Guest Mom Lindsey Johnson

March 20, 2007

In honor of my 26th birthday, I present to you an amateur’s guide to Birthday Cake Decorating. (Click here to view my How-To on Decorating a Birthday cake from start to finish — with lots of detailed photos — on my Just Recipes blog.) I made my first cake when I was 6 years old. [...]

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National Badger

March 20, 2007

I think these animal prints by National Badger are just wonderful. In 3 different sizes: 5 inch = $16, 7 inch = $20, 10 inch = $30. I’d say that’s pretty accessible. And I’m really feeling the illustration style. And don’t they look cool grouped on the wall like that? And don’t you want to [...]

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Giveaway: Urban Botanic Custom Scents

March 19, 2007

Good morning to any beauty product junkies out there. Here’s a Giveaway you’ll definitely want to get in on: Urban Botanics is sponsoring a A 3-PRODUCT SET OF YOUR CUSTOM SCENT!! That’s parfum spray, lotion and a bath product of your choice — either shower gel or bubble bath — in a scent mixed just [...]

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Sitting Pretty — by Guest Mom Lindsey Johnson

March 19, 2007

Toilet Seats. We all sit on them every single day. Usually more than once. The other day when I was scrubbing my toilet, I was once again noticing how old and worn out our toilet seat is. The thought dawned on me that in today’s world, someone must be selling pretty toilet seats. And sure [...]

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Weekly Menu and Shopping Lists — by Guest Mom Lindsey Johnson

March 19, 2007

Maybe you have system for grocery shopping that you love. Maybe you hate what you’ve been doing and are ready for a change. Maybe you don’t have a system at all. Until a few months ago, that was me. No plan. Not ever. I wandered aimlessly down the aisles buying whatever I felt like at [...]

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